Communication-Definition,Examples

 

Communication-Definition,Examples

Electronic mail (e-mail)

Email allows you to send a message almost instantly to another person anywhere in the world It requires both computers to be connected to the Internet. In addition to sending a text message, files can be sent as email attachments.

Instant Messaging (IM)

Instant messaging (IM) provides a mechanism for real-time communication between two or more people sending text messages through their computers. This is different from sending an email that once sent can be read by the person you sent the email to sometime later Some types of instant messaging software allow you to speak instead of typing your message. You can use your web cam to see who you are talking to.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Voice over Internet Protocol, (VoIP pronounced voyp), is a technology that allows you to talk to other people over the Internet. You can talk to other people using VoIP on their computer at no extra cost. You can even make calls to normal telephones at much lower rates. This system is ideal when you need to make long distance or international calls. You can use Voll by just installing a microphone and headset, or you can buy a special VoIP compatible phone, which will usually plug into one of your computer's USB sockets. A well-known VoIP product provider is Skype, who make a range of excellent phones.

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds to RSS

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a method used to publish information that needs to be updated frequently. An RSS document, such as a news headline, tickertape, or podcast, is called a "feed" or "channel."

To read and update RSS content you need a software called RSS reader. You can then subscribe to a feed using an RSS reader. RSS readers check for regularly updated content and then display new content Most good news websites will have an RSS feed option. In most cases, to subscribe, you only need to click a button within the site.

Blogging (Web Log)

A blog (combination of the words web and log) is a website on which chronological entries can be made Viewed by visitors. The word blog is used as a verb and describes the activity of maintaining a blog. Blogs can provide information on a wide range of topics and often contain personalized opinions on a particular topic. Some are devoted to news, politics or current affairs. Readers can often comment on blogs interactively while other blogs are more like a shared, personal diary. Some blogs have become incredibly popular and become published books.
Blogs are primarily text based with the odd image, but can also contain music and video content. Blog search engine BlogSpot tracks more than 150 million blogs.

podcast

A podcast is a way of providing content such as radio programs that can be easily downloaded and listened to on a PC or mobile device such as the Apple iPod. The word "podcast" is a portmanteau of the words "iPod" and "broadcast".) Many web sites allow you to download content manually. What makes a podcast stand out is that once you subscribe to the podcast, it will automatically download for you.

FAQS

How do you define contact?

Communication is to provide information, accept and share - in other words, speaking or writing, and listening or reading. Good communicators listen carefully, clearly or write and respect different views.